Training your dog may be intimidating for first time pet owners. There's so much information to sort through about the proper way to train your dog. We've kept it simple, and have provided you with just a few of the important basics that will help you get started training your pup in the easiest way possible.
Keep your dog well exercised and active. Just like humans, dogs can become bored easily. When a dog's mind begins to wander, the training process loses its effectiveness. Your dog is going to be a lot more attentive when it has received enough exercise. Go on runs or long walks together.
Dogs can concentrate on one thing intensely and you will have to learn to break his attention. Your dog can learn to focus less and less, except for your commands, by using repetition.
If you have to keep your dogs outside, never tie them up too close to one another. The dogs could get wrapped up and they may be injured. If a large dog becomes tangled with a smaller one they could wrap up to the point the airway of the latter is closed off and the dog would die.
Choosing the correct crate size is extremely important. Keep in mind that puppies get bigger. Choose a crate that is a good enough size for an adult for when your puppy grows. At full size your dog should be able to move around without feeling too constricted.
When you start canine training, develop a verbal cue so that the dog knows precisely when they complete a command correctly. It's faster to tell your dog “yes” than it is to find and give it a treat.
Having a regular feeding schedule makes house training much easier by putting their elimination needs on a schedule as well. Before the dog goes to the bathroom on your carpet, you will know when it has to go outside. This helps your puppy learn to “hold it” for a bit, until he knows it's time to go out and will help save you money on carpet cleaning.
Start with the easy stuff. You will both get instant gratification and establish a good foundation which you and your dog can build on. You'll have better results this way.
Training Sessions
Be cognitive of the duration of time you and your dog devote to training sessions. By spending too long on any single thing, your dog will likely become very bored and antsy. Try to limit initial training sessions to 10 minutes or less.
Always get your dog's attention the same way. For example, state your dog's name before giving a command. Using their name will help to personalize your command. Dogs commonly respond quickly when their names are called, and they realize that you want their attention.
The advice in this article has given you some needed guidance and insight. Throughout the training process, remember these guidelines and you will have created a loyal, lifelong bond with your pet.